Middle Eastern Music - Arabic Classical and Folkloric -
Turkish Classical and Roman - Original Compositions -
Tribal Dance - Moroccan, Magrebi and Muwashahat

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Ling Shien articles Rome and Rajasthan in the Gilded Serpent

Tribal Spirit - NEW CD!!! Helm & Phil Thornton

Video from class in Pushkar, India

Calendar updated on Sept 23, 2011

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Helm Workshops and Performances - January through April, 2011

Feb 19th - Workshop "Endings, Transitions, and Breaks": 2-5 pm in San Francisco at FatChanceBellyDance Studio. More details contact: www.fcbd.com

February 26th - Singing class with Ling Shien 2-4 pm, FatChanceBellyDance Studio in San Francisco, more details: www.fcbd.com

April 2, 2011 - FatChance Studio, San Francisco - From 2-4 pm - Ling Shien
will be teaching a 2nd singing class. Each class is its own entity, so don't
feel that if you missed the first one it is too late. For more details: http://www.fcbd.com/

Apr 12, 2011 - Tuesdays - Classes at Roots Music Marin - San Anselmo, CA 94960 - Ling Shien will teach a class of finger cymbals (sajat), dance and singing; Mark will teach Arabic percussion, primarily darbuka, for 6 weeks. For info: www.rootsmusicmarin.org and/or email administrator to sign up. Cost is $150 for 6 sessions/ $30 for drop in. Class time: 7:30-9:00 pm.

April 16, 2011 - 3 pm - San Anselmo - This year's memorial for Rachel Corrie
will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in 72 Kensington Road, San
Anselmo, CA 94960-2996. It will feature an abridged version of the play "My
Name is Rachel Corrie" and Helm will start the proceedings with a music set.
You can contact us for tickets. Check our contact page on our site: www.helmmusic.com